Convos with Coaches | Athlete Development | Coaching | Performance | Mindset | Hosts Leslie Trujillo and Kim Jones
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsFind out what develops Champions and how to apply those lessons to your life. Join Strength & Performance coaches, Leslie Trujillo and Kim Jones, in conversations about inspiring journeys from the most talented coaches, world-class-athletes and influential professionals in their fields. Learn about what it takes to improve performance and succeed in the athletics, coaching, and health fields. New episode every Monday!
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22. Catching Up and New Beginnings with Kim Jones
March 05, 2020 15:51 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIt's been a minute since our last episode. More like roughly a year and a half. A lot has happened since that time. We (Coach C and Coach Jones) wanted to chat about what has been going on in our lives, the Dear Her Project, Kim's live after retiring from competing, and what the future holds for us both!
21: A Compilation: Dear Her
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 61.4 MBAs we wrap up Season 1 of Convos with Coaches, we want to share with you upcoming projects we have going on plus invite you to listen to our past guests as they describe what they would tell their former selves or what we call, The Dear Her Project. Enjoy!
20: Founder and CEO of The Encouragement Company Allah-mi Basheer
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday, we have a very special guest. Allah-mi Basheer is the Founder and CEO of The Encouragement Company LLC and considers herself a "counselor, teacher, trainer, mentor, accountability partner, coach, and friend all rolled into one." In this interview, we talk about her journey, dealing with struggles and loss (get the tissues ready) and what she would have told her former self. Enjoy! Time Stamps: (0:49) Welcome to Convos with Coaches Allah-Mi Basheer! (1:00) Allah-Mi’s Bio ...
19: A Compilation: What Makes a Strong Woman?
May 28, 2018 12:41 - 45 minutes - 64.8 MBIn this episode, we get to hear the results of the IFBB Pro Competition from our very own Kim Jones along with answers to our important question: what makes a strong woman? Enjoy! RESOURCES: Visit our Website! convoswithcoaches.com Follow us on Instagram! @convoswithcoaches Contact Us! [email protected]
18: Former Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Chris Dickerson
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday on Convos with Coaches, we have the pleasure of interviewing former Baltimore Oriole and former training client of Coach C's, Chris Dickerson. Chris was drafted in the 16th round of the 2003 MLB Draft to the Cincinnati Reds and has also played for the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He is also the Co-Founder of Players for the Planet, INC., which educates environmental best practices to preserve playing fields and stadi...
17: IFBB Pro Kim Jones, Women's Physique Competition, and Resiliency
May 14, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 64.5 MBToday, we are interviewing our own Kim Jones a week before her IFBB competition in Women's Physique. As we wish her luck, we dive into her process, her preparation, and what the week before the show will look like. Go Kim you got this! Time Stamps: (0:45) Kim Jones and IFBB Pro (1:23) What Kim is competing in (5:03) Training Levels (7:37) Off season vs. On season (11:21) What you can learn from body building nutrition wise (13:10) Meal Prep (15:38) Becoming disciplined wi...
16: Director of White Lion Performance Group Julia Eyre
May 07, 2018 10:59 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBToday, we welcome our first international guest! Julia Eyre is the Director and Strength Coach at White Lion Performance Group in Cologne, Germany. Today, we talk about her international perspective, what the strength and conditioning field is like in Germany, and what Julia believes it takes to be a champion in all areas of life. Enjoy! Time Stamps: (0:56) Welcome to the Convos with Coaches Julia Eyre! (3:20) Julia’s beginning (4:53) Fitness vibe in Germany (6:48) Strength...
15: WNBA San Antonio Stars Shooting Guard Shay Murphy
April 30, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 74.9 MBIn today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Shay Murphy! Shay played college basketball at USC before being selected by the Minnesota Lynx 15th overall. She has won a WNBA Championship with the Phoenix Mercury in 2014 and was reacquired by the Mercury before being traded to San Antonio. In this episode, we talk about her freshman experience and what she learned from those days, what it was like living and playing overseas, and what she believes makes a strong woman. Enjoy! ...
14: Current Seattle Seahawk Head Strength and Conditioning and National Championship Coach Chris Carlisle
April 23, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBToday, we have the pleasure of interviewing a football junior college national champion, NCAA national champion and Super Bowl champion in Coach Chris Carlisle! No more introduction be needed this man knows his stuff and makes a direct impact anywhere he goes. We talk about his principles, what he expects from his players, and what he believes it means to be a strong woman in the strength and conditioning field. Enjoy! Time Stamps: (0:48) Welcome back to Convos with Coaches (0:...
13: D-1 Collegiate and Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach Kelly Dormandy and 4 Time WNBA Champion and Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
April 16, 2018 11:43 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBToday, we welcome two incredible women to the podcast! Kelly Dormandy is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist for USC and the LA Sparks. Cynthia Cooper-Dyke is considered to be a top 15 WNBA player in league history, winning 4 consecutive WNBA championships and Finals MVPs between 1997 and 2000. We talk about how Kelly balances being a collegiate and professional strength and conditioning coach, early struggles getting started, and what Kelly and Cynthia believe make strong women. Take a l...
12: Owner of the Source Cafe, Chef Amber Caudle
April 09, 2018 11:20 - 53 minutes - 76.4 MBToday, we welcome Amber to the podcast! She's been in the restaurant business since she was 14 and her passion for cooking comes across deeply during this interview. We talk about her early days as the only woman in her kitchen, her shift towards her current nutrition today, and what she believes it means to be a strong woman. Time Stamps: (1:12) Welcome back to Convos with Coaches (1:20) Our Guest Today is Amber Caudle! (4:07) Stereotypes in the culinary field being a woman (9...
11: Founder and CEO of BG Sports Enterprises Inc. Brittany Gilman
April 02, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 84.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to the multitalented Brittany Gilman. Brittany has over 15 years of experience in professional sports and has been competing in high-level athletics for most of her life including competing in the Junior Olympics in skiing at age 11. She is now the Founder and CEO of BG Sports Enterprises which focuses on athlete branding, marketing, and public relations among other areas. In this interview, we talk about her competing at an early age, her thoughts on social media, a...
10: A Conversation with The Movement Maestro
March 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBToday, we have an incredible guest. Shante Cofield, AKA The Movement Maestro, is a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from NYU along with having her CSCS. Her other credentials include being a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, and Certified RockTape Doc! Her passion is all things human movement and performance. We dive into her story, her schooling, and what her mission is in coaching. Enjoy! Time Stamps: (1:12) Shante’s Intro (3:17) Shante’s ...
9: Owner of DC Fit 10 Gym Deanna Cordova
March 26, 2018 12:15 - 55 minutes - 78.7 MBThis is a special episode because we have the pleasure of interviewing Deanna Cordova today! Not only is she a multi-sport athlete and owner of her own gym, she is a sibling of one of the co-hosts! We talk about the what it's like to train in D.C., transitions and career paths, and what she would tell her future self. Time Stamps: (1:12) Welcome back to Convo’s with Coaches (2:16) Welcome, Deanna! (6:19) Deanna’s high school experience (10:08) The struggles and what you lea...
8: Auburn Strength and Conditioning Coach Megan Young
March 23, 2018 12:22 - 1 hour - 92 MBToday, you are in for a great conversation. Megan Young has worked with Baylor Athletics, Olympic Athletes, and currently the head Strength and Conditioning soccer coach at Auburn. We dive deep into her professional career, struggles she's battled including leukemia and her thoughts on passion versus purpose. Time Stamps: (1:12) Welcome back to Convos with Coaches (1:47) Megan’s Bio (5:32) Megan’s Beginning (7:47) Writing a Grant (9:40) Challenges versus Opportunities (...
7: Dear Her: Journeys of the Young Female Athlete
March 19, 2018 15:55 - 42 minutes - 61.6 MBWe are so excited to bring you today's episode and introduce our Dear Her Project! We have mentioned it in several episodes but wanted to share our own stories and reflections along with a few that have been sent to us. Listen in and send us your Dear Her letter! Time Stamps: (1:13) Welcome to the “Dear Her” Episode (3:25) Kim’s Der Her Story (19:18) Perceptions of image (22:33) Leslie’s Dear Her Story (28:00) The purpose of this podcast (30:31) Another part of Kim’s De...
6: Former Ohio State Women's Hockey Captain, Firefighter, and Dr. Oz Trainer Amber Bowman
March 16, 2018 11:15 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBYou'll definitely enjoy today's episode. Today, we have the pleasure of having Amber Bowman on Convos with Coaches! She is a former Ohio State Women's hockey captain (OH!). She is currently a firefighter for Newmarket and Aurora, Canada. She is also Dr. Oz's trainer! Listen in as we discuss Amber's experience training and playing hockey with men, the stigma's and stereotypes of being a female in her arena, and what it means to be a champion in all areas to her. Time Stamps: (1:13...
5: Founder of Too Pretty Brand, Olympic Level Boxing Coach, and Owner of the Stables Boxing Gym Cary Williams
March 12, 2018 11:30 - 54 minutes - 77.1 MBToday, we welcome Cary Williams to Convos with Coaches! Cary is the Founder of the Too Pretty Brand, whose mission is to empower young girls and women and encourage them to believe that they can do anything they set their mind to. She is also an Olympic Level Boxing Coach and Owner of the Stables Boxing Gym in Santa Monica. Listen in as we talk about her experience with boxing and being a woman in that ring, where Cary found her strength, and what she believes living like a champion means. ...
4: Author, Platinum Level Coach, and Owner of Studio 8 Fitness Kelli O'Brien Watson
March 09, 2018 11:15 - 56 minutes - 80.6 MBToday, we have a fantastic guest: Kelli O'Brien Watson! Of her major accomplishments thus far, she owns Studio 8 which recently transitioned to online training, a Platinum Level Coach in the Todd Durkin Mastermind group, and Author of Kelli's Quips- Happy Thoughts for Busy People. Listen in as we dive into her story, transition between brick and mortar to the online space, and what flow means to her. Time Stamps: (1:12) Welcome back to Convo’s with Coaches (1:14) Kelli O’Brien ...
3: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Kinesiology Professor Leslie Trujillo, USC, and What it Means to Be a Strong Woman
March 07, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThis episode is an interview with co-host Leslie Trujillo. She is a Strength and Performance Coach, a Kinesiology Professor and Coordinator of the CHAMPS Program for Student-Athletes at Los Angeles Harbor College. Listen in as she talks about her early years, her experience at USC and with Pete Carroll, and what it means to be a strong woman. Time Stamps: (1:13) Welcome back to Convo’s with Coaches! (1:28) Coach C’s Bio (3:00) Welcome Coach C (8:53) The early days (14:01) ...
2: Certified Strength Coach Kim Jones, Bodybuilding, and Philosophy in the Training Room
March 03, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThis episode is an interview with the co-host of the show, Kim Jones. She is a performance coach, an IFBB Pro, and currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at El Camino College. This interview brings to light the early struggles of Kim and the strength and conditioning field, her philosophy in the training room, and her discipline to Bodybuilding. Enjoy! (1:58) Who is Kim Jones? (8:01) Leslie’s recap on Kim (9:02) Kim’s early stages and struggles (19:23) Kim’s time at N...
1: Introduction and Our Journey Here
March 02, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MBWelcome to Convos with Coaches! In this episode, you will hear about our mission of bringing a voice to those underrepresented in their field. You'll also get to know Coach C and Coach Jones and how we progressed to where we are now. Time Stamps: (1:13) Welcome to Convos with Coaches! (3:14) Coach Kim Jones Introduction (8:12) Coach Leslie Trujillo Introduction (14:40) What is important at the high school level? (15:36) Tips, Techniques, and Tools- Coming Soon! (17:25) Wha...
Convos with Coaches Preview Episode
March 01, 2018 02:25 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to Convos with Coaches with certified strength coaches Leslie Trujillo and Kim Jones. This episode is a taste of what's to come from this podcast and we hope you enjoy!